Bonds Payable & Accounting for Bond Insurance Bonds Payable & Accounting for Bond Insurance Bonds payable are a form of long-term debt issued by corporations, municipalities, or other entities to raise capital. Kiran Shroff / Sunday, January 12, 2025 / Article rating: 3.0 The accounting treatment of bonds payable involves recognizing the liability on the balance sheet, tracking interest payments, and adjusting for any premium or discount related to the bond’s issue price.